Free Bench Press Vs Smith Machine. An unstable surface (swiss ball) on muscle activation when performing the dumbbell chest press. The traditional barbell bench press is better than the smith machine bench press when it comes to muscle activation, especially for targeting smaller muscle groups that help stabilize your body when moving heavy weights.
The smith machine and barbell bench press have the same muscle activation for the pectoralis major, biceps, anterior deltoids and triceps, according to an october 2016 study in the journal of exercise physiology. For example, if i can benchpress 90kg on the smith machine does this automatically mean i will be able to press 90kg on the traditional benchpress or with free weights you have to control the weight thats why you cant bench as much and free weights are also what you should judge your bench by. An unstable surface (swiss ball) on muscle activation when performing the dumbbell chest press.
The smith machine and barbell bench press have the same muscle activation for the pectoralis major, biceps, anterior deltoids and triceps, according to an october 2016 study in the journal of exercise physiology.
To preface, i go to planet fitness (its super inexpensive and i've never had any real issues there) and my particular location doesn't have a free weight bench press so if i want to press with a barbell my only option is the smith machine. Select machines offer converging and diverging motions that encourage a natural path of motion for increased comfort. Smith machine shoulder press instruction video & exercise guide! Telesport exercise bench for home, versatile strength training bench for full body exercise, adjustable.